Extreme weather claims seven lives in past 24 hours

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Colombo, June 02 (Daily Mirror) - The Disaster Management Center reported seven fatalities due to the ongoing adverse weather conditions in the past 24 hours.

Meanwhile, the Health Ministry has directed all provincial health directors to remain alert and make necessary directive to ensure the safety of people and the smooth function of the hospitals.

Health Ministry Secretary Dr Palitha Mahipala said he is currently on an inspection tour in the Matara area given the severity of the weather condition in the Southern district.

“All arrangements have been made to airlift patients in critical conditions for further treatment,” he said.

He also advised general public not to visit places which have been affected by the bad weather conditions.

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Shera Sunday, 02 June 2024 06:16 PM

My great grandmothers from Matara district never ever spoke of floods. It is poor urban planning that caused this and not the severe weather.

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Think about it Sunday, 02 June 2024 07:27 PM

Ask a Civil Engineer why no comprehensive protection exists against such floods in residential areas and they would appear blank . Yet the whole world treats the Civil Engineers as genuine experts. What a bullshit !!!!

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